What role rest and sleep play in maximizing health reserves

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Mr. A has just been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Cancer and End Stage Renal Disease. He has just been placed on 24 hour oxygen. He lives with his wife and they live in a modest home with their two cats. He still smokes cigarettes and states, "it helps with my stress."

1. What are the different stages of grief an individual might exhibit when first diagnosed with a Chronic Illness?

2. As a health care professional, what resources would you provide for the patient/family to cope with being chronically ill?

3. What role does rest and sleep play in maximizing health reserves?

4. Discuss what would be a healthy diet for this patient and family and what specifics need to be removed or minimized.

5. What are some relaxation techniques you could suggest to this patient and family to decrease stress?

6. What are the potential dangers of smoking in the home?

7. What are some safety concerns and options you can suggest to the patient/family?

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